Question
I heard you say you haven’t lifted weights since Christmas 2020, instead performing all calisthenics. So in six months without weights, how much muscle size would you say you’ve lost?
Answer
In a word, none.
That, per not jut my scale weight (virtually unchanged, down just 5lbs but due to extended low carb diet) and tape measurements.
Frankly, I wasn’t expecting to lose much because…. I’ve been this size for over 20 years now.
That, and I’m doing a lot higher volume than when I was weight training.
While lifting weights, I always favored heavier weights, low reps and lower volume.
That mix always seemed to get me stronger, along with less wear and tear on my joints.
As a result, I’m stronger than I look and can reliably lift heavier than most guys my size in the gym, even the younger ones.
The calisthenics program I started and still doing is much, much higher volume.
